workshops & seminars
Women in Film & Reel Grrls
present:
Invisible Ink with Brian McDonald
April 28 – 29, 2012
INVISIBLE INK IS BACK!
Women in Film & Reel Grrls are proud to welcome back award-winning writer/director/producer Brian McDonald to teach a new and updated version of his popular Invisible Ink writing and storytelling class. For years, Brian has taught this class at Disney, Pixar and Industrial Light & Magic.
Invisible Ink is the writing below the surface of the words — the invisible components of writing. Through his books and lectures Brian McDonald teaches students to observe and apply the hidden structural elements found in classic films and stories.
Understanding the principles of Invisible Ink helps students tap into their natural storytelling abilities thus helping them tell more effective stories.
Date and location:
Saturday – Sunday, April 28 & 29
10 AM – 4 PM
Reel Grrls
1409 21st Ave
Seattle, WA 98122
Directions and a map can be found here
Fee:
$195 – Women in Film Professional Members
$225 – All Other Women in Film Members
$245 – Non – Members
$100 – Suggested donation for Reel Grrls members
What some well-known Brian McDonald students say:
“Invisible Ink is a powerful tool for anyone who wants to become a better screenwriter. With elegance and precision, Brian McDonald uses his deep understanding of story and character to pass on essential truths about dramatic writing. Ignore him at your peril.”
—Jim Taylor (Academy Award- winning screenwriter of Sideways and Election)
“Brian McDonald knows that underneath a good story are the difficult mechanics of plot. He offers insights into both the construction needed and the art of hiding that construction.”
—Jim Uhls (screenwriter of Fight Club)
*Not a Member? Membership fees start at just $25 for students! Join today http://womeninfilmseattle.org/join.htm
Build your skills with WIF Seattle
Education and professional growth is an important part of our mission. Toward that end we host a variety of workshops and seminars throughout the year. Our events have included everything from workshops with talented Hollywood writer Brian McDonald, author of "Invisible Ink," and production classes with industry veteran Tom Kane; to RED camera instruction, fundraising seminars, and more. Generally scheduled on weekends or evenings and priced to be as affordable as possible, our workshop topics cover all areas of production. We're always looking for subjects of interest to our members and quality workshop leaders, so if you have ideas for a seminar, please contact our Workshop and Seminar Chair, Vanessa Eng vanessarocks@gmail.com.